A step-by-step blueprint that helps educators—especially Black educators and educators of color—turn their expertise into a purpose-driven consulting business that finally pays them what they’re worth.
If you’re a high-performing educator who’s ever wondered, Is this all there is?—this book is your answer.
Whether you're burned out in the classroom, ready to launch a side hustle, or dreaming of building a thriving business, 7-Figure Educator offers a proven roadmap to reclaim your time, income, and impact.
Written by former teacher and principal and current 7-figure entrepreneur Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas, this guide meets you where you are and shows you how to grow a consulting business from the ground up—no MBA required. With a focus on mindset and strategy, this book centers Black educators and educators of color while being inclusive of all educators seeking freedom and financial growth.
You’ll learn how
Clarify your niche and identify your ideal client Package and price your services with confidenceBuild a scalable six-figure business from scratch—on your termsShift your mindset from employee to founderCreate a brand, systems, and team for sustainable growth Packed with case studies, clear steps, and inspiration, 7-Figure Educator is more than a how-to—it’s a permission slip for educators to dream big, earn big, and build a business that reflects their purpose and power.
If anyone deserves to be a millionaire, it’s an educator.
7-Figure Educator is an empowering and highly practical guide for educators who know their expertise has value beyond the traditional classroom. Rather than encouraging readers to abandon education, Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas demonstrates how years of teaching, leadership, and instructional experience can become the foundation for meaningful impact, financial independence, and entrepreneurial success.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its focus on possibility. Many educators underestimate the transferable skills they have developed throughout their careers. This book reframes those experiences as valuable assets that can be transformed into consulting, coaching, speaking, course creation, and other sustainable income opportunities.
The guidance is both inspirational and actionable. Dr. Jordan-Thomas combines mindset with strategy, encouraging readers to think like entrepreneurs while providing practical direction for building a business that aligns with their expertise and personal mission.
What makes this book especially valuable is that it never loses sight of purpose. Financial success is presented not as the ultimate goal, but as a vehicle for creating greater impact, freedom, and service. That perspective makes the book both motivating and credible.
Whether you're a teacher, administrator, instructional coach, higher education professional, or educational consultant, 7-Figure Educator offers a compelling roadmap for transforming your knowledge into lasting influence while building a business around the work you already love.